NU Kitchen Somerville

Renee & Katorah are such a welcoming duo! Renee greeted us with that consistent NU Kitchen vibe, and Katorah on the 1s & 2s with their blessed hands — seriously, they make an amazing latte. Big shout-out to the kitchen for always keeping the food on point. We had the cracked egg & cheddar on a croissant (flaky in the best way — lol). Coming here is always a treat. If you’re reading this, consider this your sign: must-go spot. You’re welcome. ☺️

My god! Shout out to Rene and Nene, they are the nicest people! I love this place, the food is soo good and the people are great. I can’t believe I live right next to this place. #blessed #healthy #gingerfordays

I've visited over 50 restaurants and cafés across Somerville and Cambridge and this place is the best!!! Seriously, it's better than Tatte. I highly recommend the caesar wrap, short rib wrap, socal berry smoothie, and chocolate banana smoothie, but you can't go wrong with anything here, trust me.

NU kitchen is my go-to breakfast spot & a group-order favorite for business brunch orders. I never leave here feeling sluggish after consuming a 4000 calorie dessert posing as a breakfast. Their ingredients are fresh, tasty & wholesome. I have so many breakfast favorites here: the vegan “just egg” sandwich, beetroot latte, muesli overnight oats, & acai bowls- just to name a few. Great atmosphere & a long list of energizing foods.

Had a great bunch here! Everything was so tasty + came out presented nicely. Service was fast

I’ve been to both the Worcester and Somerville locations and they always have amazing food and great vibes!! My favorite things are the tropical sunset smoothie and the goat cheese arugula breakfast sandwich! Highly recommend.

Everything was super easy and it wasn’t too busy here. The employees were so friendly and helpful when it came to answering questions about the food. If you come here I definitely recommend the Spanish scramble. It was so good!! Also they have great vegan options for all my vegan friends out there!

This place is wonderful! Cute space with a great menu that has a lot of options. We got: egg Florentine sandwich, Spanish scramble bowl, SoCal smoothie, berry fusion smoothie, and strawberry banana smoothie. Everything there was fresh and delicious! It was different from other locations flavor wise and it just felt light and not super heavy. Wish I had one closer in Southwest Boston cause this is amazing! There is meter street parking outside

I ordered from here via a catering service for lunch during the week and was very impressed! Because of this, I cannot speak the actual ambiance of the place but I can speak on the food, which was delicious. The portions are generous and the menu boasts many unique options to choose from. I would definitely order from here again.

Nu Kitchen has excellent menu offerings for breakfast and lunch - lots of healthy options that seem like they'd be filling. I was excited to try it out. I ordered the avocado toast and added an egg (the addition of egg wasn't mentioned on the menu but I asked and they said they could do it). My husband got a breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel. My avocado toast was fine... the bread was a little bit on the thinner side, and the avocado wasn't piled that high. The fresh cucumber and cilantro was a nice touch and the crushed red pepper added just enough flavor. For the price, I'd say it was middle of the road, except for my added egg which was scrambled and way overdone. Lots of brown, and bone dry. My husband's breakfast sandwich was good- again, nothing noteworthy. The real disappointment came with iced my London fog. It was basically a glass of watery iced milk. It really didn't taste like anything at all, and I was looking forward to a little caffeine boost. I took a few sips but that's all... it was a waste. I wouldn't be against giving it one more try, but there was definitely nothing compelling me to give it 4 or more stars.

The food is great, and the place is clean: which is always a big plus for me. In this area, many spots focus too much on the ambiance, but fall short on freshness. All Chipotle has to do is offer fresh vegetables and most places can't compete. But this spot stands out as a truly quality establishment. I ordered the Pesto Chicken, and my wife had the Turkey Avocado. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We'll definitely be back. This place delivers on quality. Service was alright, it gets busy.

Three times in a row they have failed to include the $10 smoothly I purchased. 1st time was an Uber eats delivery. Then, yesterday, I went in for pickup and they tried to give me my order with no smoothie. When asked to please make my smoothie, the smoothie man crossed his arms and stood still, staring, as if questioning the validity of my request. After some prodding from another employee, he begrudgingly made my smoothie. Today, again ordering on Uber Eats, they sent the delivery person to my house with no smoothie. Two problems: The smoothie guy is rude, and their counter staff are handing orders to delivery drivers without making sure every item is included. EDIT: I tried two more times. They didn't forget the smoothie, but they did forget the straw both times.

Good menu and atmosphere, but sloppy assembly of food shows some lack of care for the end product and the customer

Overall, NU Kitchen offers a wide menu of items that will satisfy a broad range of preferences. We tried the Spanish scramble burrito and bowl, the super fruit waffle, and some drinks. The Spanish scramble burrito was better overall than the Spanish scramble bowl. The avocado refresher smoothie was also very good. Ambiance is also spacious and modern. All together, they offer some solid breakfast and lunch options with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Check them out if you're in the area!

While I am grateful they have vegan options, the items were had were not that great. I ordered the pesto vegan chicken panini, and it was ok but not anything I would want to eat again. I didn't like the texture or flavor of the faux chicken. There are a lot of takes of faux chicken, and this felt more like a chickpea patty. It was just strange. My husband had a salad with vegan chicken added, and it was very uninspired, consisting mostly of iceberg lettuce. All in all, the food was fine, but neither of us felt that the price tag matched the quality or taste.

I've been here twice and the food and people working have been great. However, the second time, I randomly asked for a receipt and noticed a hidden fee. There is a 3% "Admin Charge" secretly added to the order, and the only way this was even known is because I happened to request that receipt. I don't see anywhere that declares a charge (menu, website), and on top of all this, we're paying tax on that charge. This is shady and should be removed. Lack of transparency is not cool; either price things accordingly or declare charges so we can decide if we want to even come here.

We ordered brunch from NU Kitchen for take-out through GrubHub (love to see healthier options on the platform!), and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again or come in and stay a while, since the space looks really nice. As we were driving to pick up, I got a call from the staff saying they were out of 2 of the items we'd ordered, and they offered alternatives. Kindly, they allowed me to choose a drink at a higher price point with no extra charge. Great service! Pick-up was easy, as I just gave my name at the counter and they had my bag and drinks ready for me. In terms of food, we really enjoyed the Chipotle Avocado & Lime Bowl - it was filling and fresh with no meat in sight! We also liked the short rib torta, which is a breakfast sandwich with egg. Flavorful but a bit too much bread for my taste. For drinks, we got iced matcha and chai lattes with oat milk, and I preferred the chai. And the cinnamon scone was deeelish! Who NU?! NU Kitchen is great!

Classic new Somerville joint with healthy breakfast options. It's a bit pricey, but typical for the type of food and the area. Friendly staff. 20/30

Food had cheese and was therefore not vegan. It's just sad when restaurants have a lot of vegan items but it is only lip service. I get that a lot of people struggle with this idea (veganism), but still. I do have a suggestion that I think would be helpful. Just put (maybe) in the menu item that's supposed to be vegan.

I ate at NU two different times while visiting Newburyport MA. Both coffees and breakfast were excellent.

Menu is full of healthy, yet tasty options! NU Kitchen has a bunch of fresh smoothies, coffees, sandwiches, bowls and salads. But my favorite thing to get is the Acai bowl! Acai bowls here are legit and so good! I love how NU Kitchen is loaded with toppings so there is almost 1:1 ratio of topping to acai which never happens! I've tried the Oahu and Maui; both were good but I prefer the Oahu more. The cocoa nibs are bomb and plentiful. The acai is also creamy from the oat milk! Short rib torta was delicious. The short rib is super tender with great flavor, crunch from the light crunch of the bread, and slight heat from the peppers. The egg and avocado are a nice extra touch that goes together so well. Short Rib banh mi was an interesting take on banh mi, but quite pricey for the size and compared to a traditional banh mi. Prefer the torta more.

What can I say about this place.... Well, for starters finding parking! It took three passes in the neighborhood to find a parking space, and once I did the meter was broken... I would say for neighboring locals this is a great place to walk to, but for someone from out of the area or just out of the area who was trying to find parking it's probably not the best. Also, I found once entering the restaurant that it seemed as slightly chaotic, odd. There were approximately tweve people behind the counter but no one personing the front registers to take orders. There was one customer in front of me who was picking up her food, and she was standing at the front counter -- but no one approached me right away. I kind of had to make myself known. I ordered a barbecue tofu and wanted to get a drink but when I saw that the prices starting at $10 -- well, it was a little bit too steep for me (try $5-7, and maybe I'd bite). When I ordered the sandwich they asked if I wanted a salad or chips and of course I wanted to know what was in the salad. The woman behind the counter didn't know so she had to ask someone who had to ask someone. Finally, they managed to figure out it was made with sesame seeds so I couldn't get the salad because it comes premade this way I suppose. If any restaurant wants to educate their employees about healthy food, clean food etc. please note that all seeds, despite their health benefits in nutrients, are inedible by people with either diverticulosis or diverticulitis. So I got chips. All that said, I want to say that the sandwich itself -- the barbecue tofu was absolutely delicious. Save the fact that I did not know that it had mushrooms, which I don't like, it was a delicious bite and I'm sure they're juices are scrummy as well, just not worth $10 to me, bar none. All in all, it was a frustrating experience but I will say that the food lives up to its potential.

This is the type of place I would normally expect to have bland, but healthy food. I was downright surprised by how delicious my order was. I'm super happy to have found this place and see myself ordering from here a lot.

I have been here a few times in the past few years and it seems like it's downgraded every time I go back. I got a the honey goat avocado sandwich and it wasn't the best , not thing really special..pretty bland actually. I really like their cold pressed juices though. The service is fine, the girl at the front was pretty rude when I came in when I asked I had a order to pick up. The location is a bit odd too. Overall I think they can rebrand and revamp their business, it definitely has potential.

The food is good. Not so much a "knock your socks off" place. Chorizo is a little dry. Love the menu though - this is perfect for this area being a healthy/fresh place. Dirty tables, iced tea/drinks came out very late way after the food came out, difficult to find parking along this busy road. I'm only giving it 4 stars because of it's potential. All these caveats can be easily managed to make this place amazing.

I like this place quite a bit! Really healthy menu and good options that will leave you satisfied but not hating yourself for what you have just done. Acai bowls here are quite good, they are loaded up and a good value for what you pay, and the texture of the acai is really good - super creamy and delicious. Also tried the sandwiches which are very good, the short rib torta is really great, and although non-traditional I enjoyed their rendition of the banh mi. Would like to come back again maybe to try some other types of acai bowl.

I discovered NU kitchen through yelp and have been going back ever since. I LOVE the avocado chipotle lime bowl. I love it so much that I never order anything else... I usually add salmon or eat it without a protein.It's roughly 9 or 10 for the bowl and the salmon brings it to about $15 with tax. The salmon is slow cooked so it's super soft and delicious. It's not usually crowded so it's a nice place to meet friends to catch up. No stress on having to leave!

This place is great, especially if you're gluten free and/or dairy free! We ordered three additional eggs and there was a mix up and we only got two. They sent out one on the house. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!

Owner got back to me with a really sincere message and an offer for a refund & gift card for the previous bad experience. Unfortunately I have to head out of the area tomorrow or else I would take him up on that offer! I decided to change my rating since it wasn't his fault to begin with. Just some immaturity among some of his employees. I'm sure it won't happen again. FYI- He also added "if you order online though our website vs grubhub there is less room for mistakes and less fees on both ends as well." Food was pretty good, and my fiance said he liked his breakfast sandwich, so good job. Until next time.

What a terrible place!! Very expensive and the food is so bad! My husband order their smoothie with cold brew and cinnamon and what just terrible. It tasted like if you were eating cinnamon from a straw! We ordered the chorizo burrito- with a very long and black hair inside- and the Turkey Bacon wrap that had very little meat and a lot of lettuce. I like the berry smoothie and the Oreo muffin! Anyway I would no recommend this place. There are so many better places in the area!

Great selection of vegan and non-vegan options. I got the honey goat sandwich but with no cheese, so it was more of a classic egg and avocado breakfast sandwich. I also ordered the matcha latte, which was delicious and not overly sweet like many other restaurants / cafes. The place felt overly smokey with poor ventilation, which made eating inside a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, it was decorated cute and trendy and the service was fast.

absolutely delicious food- the bahn mi bowl was a scrumptious collaboration of tangy, sweet, and savory (i got it with a beautifully-braised slice of tofu). my parents, who aren't vegetarian but are game to try boston's selection of vegan-y health-food-adjacent sort of places, both really enjoyed their meals. i also got a scrumptious charcoal latte..... obsessed with the ability to drink charcoal.. (i know this isn't specific to nu kitchen but good gravy, what a novel beverage!). the restaurant itself is super spacious and well-decorated. it was clean, comfortable, and well-lit. despite being kind of egregiously close to close, the folks on shift were friendly and we got our food with barely any wait (great service). would recommend, and WILL be going back to work my way through those seasonal lattes.

I got the Chipotle Avocado & Lime Bowl the first time and have become a repeat customer now. Perfect portion, tastes very good and makes me feel like I've had a healthy lunch. I've never been in person, but the delivery has always been fast. Also got the Oahu Acai once and would recommend it to any açaí lover.

My go-to for quick, delicious and healthy take-out. I like the way the interior is designed with choices of high tables and chairs. Service has always been curteous and friendly.

Got the Buddha bowl for delivery, for lunch at work this week. It was definitely a pick-me-up. Delicious sweet potato, lovely tahini dressing, pickles and slices of avocado really go well atop the grains. Filling and well balanced!

The honey latte was so yum! The honey goat cheese avocado sandwich was good-- the gluten free bread made it a little less so, but what is gluten free bread is actually good?

such a delicious acai bowl! a bit smaller than i thought (compared to the dine-in pictures) but the acai base was really tasty, and the strawberries were so fresh. paired really well with the cacao nibs and toasted coconut. the aesthetic of the cafe is also really cute!

I just wanted to give props to the Supervisor Rose at Nu Kitchen Somerville,MA. She went above and beyond to help us with a CC transaction that we had issues with. The third party we used (doordash) to order a large lunch order for the office didn't go through properly and DOORDASH was not helpful at all. Rose then took it upon herself to escalate the issue and help us resolve the problem very quickly . We want to thank her for her professionalism and help today it definitely doesn't go unnoticed . -Kirstie (office manager) & the team at Skin Center Boston

We are huge fans of Nu and constantly get their coffee and smoothies. Today they were extra wonderful when my clumsy self tripped and dropped both the açaí bowls we had just gotten they were so quick to help out and get us new ones. The service is always wonderful, food is always great. Definitely recommend it!

The food was delicious, but the staff seemed quite stressed out and rude. Once I paid (and left a nice tip) the person who took the order didn't say "thank you". I stepped aside to wait for our food and noticed the next person ordered, payed with cash, and when they received their change and said thank you, the person who served them replied "yup". I think thanking someone for their business (and a tip for taking an order) is basic. Also, the bathroom was very dirty.

LOVE LOVE LOVE NU Kitchen. During college I spent a lot of time at Nu Kitchen (or Nu Cafe) as it used to be called in Worcester and was so excited to come and check out the new Somerville location. I had the Chipotle Avocado and Lime Bowl and it was super refreshing and delicious. The flavors blended well together and the food was very filling. The vegan/ vegetarian options are plentiful here and would highly recommend if you follow a more plant based diet. The overall aesthetic felt like a cute little cafe. Many people sat around working on laptops and this space seems great to come with a few friends or alone to study. The greenery and dim lightning felt cozy yet inviting. The main reason I decided to give this place a (4/5) and not 5 stars has to do with how expensive the meal was. The bowl itself was around 10 dollars and I added vegan protein which was another 4 dollars. So, this probably isn't somewhere you would come everyday but for a quick bite on the weekend that's healthy, appetizing, and filling stop by!

LOVE. So many good qualities about this restuaurant, so here I go. 1. The restaurant aesthetic is on point. The decor is earthy and welcoming. There are large windows that let in natural light and its just a cute spot in general. 2. The restaurant is large, and as a result, there is a lot of seating. This isn't your typical Somerville cafe that is so TINY with negative seating. 3. This is a healthy cafe but you dont leave feeling hungry, the food portions are a good size! Additionally, Nu Kitchen isn't so overly down the health rabbit hole that it doesn't taste good. For ex: you can get meat/bread/dairy etc etc. I ordered the Good Morning smoothie and it was delicious! I don't know if I will ever try another smoothie on the menu because it was that good. I'm a sucker for peanut butter in a smoothie and ugh this was so good. I also ordered the Chipotle and Avocado Lime Bowl and this was also a success. I will dream about the spicy chipotle lime dressing, so good. This bowl had it all! Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro etc etc etc. The quinoa was cooked and seasoned perfectly as well. Overall, great experience here. I highly recommend trying this place out! I went with four stars instead of 5 because of the price! I recognize most places like this tend to be on the more expensive side, however I thought it was pricey without adding protein!

We LOVE Nu kitchen. Their food is so flavorful and it is healthy and satisfying. They have great options for vegan/gf and are conscious of allergies. Highly recommend the smoothie bowls and edamame dumplings. The portions are very good too!

This is one of my favorite places in Somerville! Take-out or sit-down it always hits. They have an extensive healthy menu with acai bowls (yuuum), breakfast, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, juices, and lots of vegan/vegetarian options. Their coffee menu is also impressive, they have several different kinds of lattes I have yet to try . Have only tried the chai latte which was delicious but also saw maple, honey, and tumeric! annnnd they serve alcohol! It really doesn't get much better than that. Also everyone who works here is very nice.

There was nothing special about my food just good typical breakfast. The bartender was nice and attentive.

After eating a bunch of really good, but rather unhealthy food for the last week, this place was a healthy reduce that was much needed. We saw the good reviews online and we figured parking would be better here than in downtown Boston area so we gave it a try! Parking, as imagined, was pretty easy. The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and had nice decor all over. The restaurant used lots of woods and plants for the decorations which combined well together. The menu was overwhelming with the many good options, but that's not too much a bad thing. Overall, I decided on the Honey Goat Avocado sandwich and an Oahu Açaí Bowl. Both options were exception and I was very delighted with the presentation and the quality of the food. I recommend switching out the bread for a bagel on the sandwich as recommended by the staff. Overall great experience and would 100% recommend and come back!

I really wish I lived in the area so I could come here all the time. The vegan version of the pesto chorizo (which I believe has impossible sausage on it) is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, vegan or not.

I only ever get the açaí bowl and blackberry iced tea, and both are delicious. highly recommend.

Absolutely love this place, this is the second Nu Kitchen that I've been to and it doesn't disappoint. This place specializes in vegan/vegetarian options for breakfast/lunch, but you can still get chicken, turkey and other meat based foods here. I got the turkey avocado wrap and while it wasn't my favorite dish here it was still delicious. Plenty of turkey and avocado with chipotle mayo bundled together on a wheat wrap folded in half. The one thing stopping this place from getting 5 stars is the prices. This restaurant is somewhat expensive for what it is. The ambiance at this restaurant is very casual and relaxed with plenty of people sitting down talking and others just on their laptops working. Large windows allow for plenty of natural light and plants everywhere also help brighten up the place and make it feel more alive

I had such a good breakfast here the other morning! The vibes are amazing. Such cute interior. The smoothie I had was new to the menu and the girl behind the counter recommended it. It was delicious, something with avocado. The pesto chorizo breakfast sandwich was so unique and delicious.

Their Chai Lattes and breakfast burritos are delicious! I love coming here in the morning, grabbing a latte with my wife, and walk around the beautiful neighborhood. Friendly staff, delicious food. Highly recommended.

First time customer. Had an Acai bowl, which was pretty good. Beautifully presented. Big portion. Liked the super crunchy granola although it was a little too sweet for me, and I wish it was gluten free. Service was quick but could have been a little friendlier. Will go back to try some other vegan friendly things on the menu. Street parking nearby was easy to find.

I love this place! So many good choices! Plus its full of light and plants, if you're a hipster you will find your tribe. I'm not a hipster btw, I'm just wearing mork and mindy suspenders and have a gluten allergy.

Love the amount of vegan and non-vegan options here! I had the vegan tacos and vegan just egg sandwich- both delicious! Looking forward to trying more!

The food at NU Kitchen is great but I have to knock off two stars because their customer service is absolutely HORRENDOUS. It seems like the staff are so focused on fulfilling online orders that they just ignore everyone in front of them. Every time I have walked in and ordered at the counter, I have had to wait 10+ minutes for an iced coffee or an iced tea. NU Kitchen needs a designated person making drinks so customers don't have to wait a ridiculous amount of time for a drink that should take 2 minutes max. Today I had to wait 10 minutes for my iced tea. I accidentally spilled it and when I asked staff for a towel they handed me two dish towels and I had to clean it up myself. I get that it was busy, but someone should have come out with a caution sign and a mop so that I, the paying customer, didn't have to clean the dirty floor on my hands and knees. Also, the staff wouldn't make eye contact with me and were too busy making food that I never got another drink and just left because it would have taken way too long. If you go here I would highly recommend ordering ahead.

The food here is all around healthy, fresh and delicious! I've tried many things from smoothies and juices to grain/acai bowls and sandwiches and I don't think you can go wrong with any choice. The prices are a bit pricey but the ingredients are fresh and they make them to order and make them into a very visually and tastefully appetizing dish for you, so I think they are still worth the prices. The only minus in the star is for service. It's a bit confusing where to expect your dishes to show up (whether at the counter or at your seats). There are 2 separate counters (one for the drink and another for the sandwich), so if they are done with your order and plop your items there, I don't know how you can be sure or identify that that's your order. The reference they call out your order us confusing. Sometimes they call out the order's name, sometimes th e customer's name or sometimes the table number's name). I'm not even sure if you grab a table number whether you are supposed to sit at your table and wait for someone to bring it to you it whether to wait at one of the two counters. I've had inconsistent practices of how I get my orders at this restaurant...so make sure you are on the look out for your orders or go check up at the counter if you've been waiting at your table with your number for too long.

We ordered from here and the experience was fine. Everything was as expected- the food and taste was very average. I got a Buddha bowl with baked tofu and the tofu was lacking in flavor. The rest we just fine. You do get a good amount of food though in each order.